Address: 1514 Jefferson Highway Brent House, 4th Floor - New Orleans, LA 70121
Phone Number: 504-842-3999 x2
Website: http://www.ochsner.org/abu

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides substance abuse treatment located in New Orleans, LA (Jefferson County).

They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • The Joint Commision

Addiction Treatment Setting

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Detox
  • PHP / Outpatient Day Treatment
  • Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
  • Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Cocaine / Crack Detoxification
  • Methamphetamine Detoxification
  • Opioid Detoxification

Type of Opioid Treatment

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine maintenance
  • Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Prescribes/administers buprenorphine

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marital/Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Self Help Groupss
  • Social Skills Development

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Medicare Accepted
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV Testing
  • Screening for Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • STD Testing
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

Ochsner Addictive Behavior Unit has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling